Obituaries for Friday, October 8, 2010

Amarillo

Virginia C. Cross

Virginia C. Cross, 92, of Amarillo died Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010.

Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday in St. Mary's Catholic Church Chapel with Monsignor Harold Waldow as celebrant. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery by Griggs-Schooler-Gordon Funeral Directors Pioneer Chapel, 5400 S. Bell St.

Virginia was an active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church having served with the Altar Rosary Society, and having been a den mother and a room mother for St. Mary's School.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Cross; and a son, Samuel Cross.

Survivors include a son, Edward I. Cross and wife Kay of Ashburn, Va.; a daughter-in-law, Kaye Cross of Amarillo; three grandchildren, Patrick Cross and wife Brenda of Herndon, Va., Samuel Cross and wife Amber of Lubbock, and Stephanie Ward and husband Chris of Muskogee, Okla.; and seven great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 3 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Leave online condolences at www.griggsschoolergordon.com.

Amarillo Globe-News, Oct. 8, 2010

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Doyle Wayne Mooney

Doyle Wayne Mooney, 57, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010.

Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. Saturday in Jones Memorial Chapel with Kerry Wood officiating. Burial will be in Childress Cemetery by Johnson Funeral Home.

Mr. Mooney was born Jan. 24, 1953, in Childress to Jack Doyal and Rita Ticer Mooney. He married Penny Maxey on Nov. 18, 1972, in Clarendon.

Survivors include his wife; two sons, Chris Mooney and Brandon Mooney, both of Amarillo; a sister, Carolyn Baker of Childress; and two grandchildren.

Sign the online guest book at www.johnsonfunerals.net.

Amarillo Globe-News, Oct. 8, 2010

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Charles R. Wilson

Charles R. Wilson, 85, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Fairview Cemetery in Wellington, next to his son, Charles Gordon. Officiating will be family members, John Roberts of Decatur and Dee Blasingame of Ingleside. Military honors will be provided by soldiers of Fort Hood. Arrangements are by Holley Funeral Home of Canyon.

Charles was born May 31, 1925, near Altus, Okla., to William Oscar Wilson and Lela Jane Barton. His paternal grandparents were Thomas A. Wilson and Elizabeth Cook. His maternal grandparents were James Monroe Barton and Mary Jane Hairrell. A beloved aunt, Nora Wilson Twilley, helped raise him.

When he was 3, the family moved to Anton, where Charles grew up. His father started a Southern Baptist Church in Anton. He graduated from Anton High School in 1943, then joined the U.S. Army in World War II.

After the war, he attended Wayland Baptist College in Plainview and graduated from West Texas University in Canyon in 1953 with a degree in industrial arts. He continued his education at the graduate level throughout his teaching career.

Charles taught school and farmed in Pecos and Lander County, Nev. Some of his most pleasant days were on the acreage north of Austin. He retired from teaching in 1983 in Amarillo.

Charles was inducted into the U.S. Army on Sept. 6, 1943, in Littlefield. He completed basic training at Camp Fannin. From there, Charles served in Company D, 35th "Cacti" Regiment, 25th "Tropic Lightning" Division, where he became a sergeant overseas during the South Pacific Campaign of World War II.

The 25th Division fought the Battle of Luzon to liberate the Philippine Islands, a battle that lasted 165 consecutive days and nights. Company D was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation, with "V" for valor, and the Philippine Liberation Medal for their part in the battle on the night of April 13, 1945. They held their position through wave after wave of Japanese Bonsai attacks.

The presidential citation is second only to the Medal of Honor. Charles' other Army service awards include the Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star, Purple Heart (combat injured) with the Oak Leaf Cluster (honoring his second combat injury).

In 2006, Charles was given the delightful honor of representing Coffee Memorial Blood Center in Amarillo as an honorary blood recipient and spokesperson.

The family would like to give special appreciation to Coffee Memorial Blood Center for this distinct honor that Charles enjoyed so much.

The family expresses their appreciation to all the medical personnel who have treated Charles for so many years and helped greatly to improve his quality of life.

Survivors include a son, Greg and wife Virginia of Salt Lake City; a daughter, Ramona Gayle Wilson; his wife, Naomi Blasingame Wilson; and many beloved nieces and nephews scattered across the United States.

Amarillo Globe-News, Oct. 8, 2010

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BEAULAH F. KINSEY

Beaulah F. Kinsey, 75, of Amarillo died Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Rector Funeral Home Osage Chapel, 2800 S. Osage St., with Jed Humphrey, minister of worship of South Georgia Baptist Church, officiating. Private burial will be in Llano Cemetery.

Mrs. Kinsey was born Feb. 16, 1935, in Merkel. She married Gilford J. Kinsey on May 29, 1952, in Merkel. They moved to Amarillo in 1956.

She was a loving wife and mother. She loved quilting, sewing clothing, needlework and crocheting.

She was preceded in death by her husband in 2009 and a son, Ronnie Joe Kinsey, in 1995.

Survivors include a daughter, Becky Anderson of Amarillo; a son, Kenneth Kinsey and wife Connie of Arlington; a sister, Imogene King of Merkel; seven grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be to Hospice Care of the Southwest, 1301 S. Coulter St., No. 404, Amarillo, TX 79106-1766.

Mary was born Oct. 7, 1929, in Amarillo to Branch T. Archer Sr. and Luta Bob Archer. She graduated from Amarillo High School in 1945. She then attended Amarillo College and the University of Texas where she earned a BA with honors in 1949. She completed graduate studies at the University of Texas.

She had served as past Democratic chairman for Potter County; on the Texas Board on Aging; as regional coordinator for the governor's office for volunteer services; as founding director of the Amarillo Multiservice Center for Aging; and as chairman of the city of Amarillo's Human Relations Commission. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Esther McCrory Chapter.

Mary married Jack Hazlewood on Sept. 1, 1950, in Amarillo.

A special thank you to the compassionate caregivers at Childers Place.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Richard Hazlewood; a sister, Dr. Luta Bob Archer Roberts; and two brothers, Dr. John Archer and Judge Branch T. Archer Jr.

Survivors include her husband, Jack Cooke Hazlewood; a son, David Hazlewood and wife Anne Morris Hazlewood of Lubbock; a daughter, Anne-Marie Hazlewood Taylor and husband Blair of Coppell; a brother, Dr. Richard K. Archer and wife Ruth of Amarillo; a sister-in-law, Mrs. John Archer of Amarillo; a brother-in-law, Larry Roberts of Dallas; their grandchildren, John David Hazlewood and wife Kimberly, Cheston Taylor, Bridgette Taylor and Travis Taylor; a great-grandson, Aden Jack; and several loving nieces, nephews, grand-nieces, grand-nephews, as well as many cousins throughout Texas.

Juanita was born Sept. 27, 1943, in Clarksville to Daniel and Ettie Brackeen. She married Wiley Turman on Dec. 9, 1989, in Las Vegas. She worked as a registered nurse for more than 32 years.

Juanita recently obtained her real estate and insurance licenses and had a published book of poetry.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Doyle Brackeen; her mother, Ettie Brackeen; and her father, Daniel B. Brackeen.

Survivors include her husband, Wiley Turman; three sons, Michael Williams and wife Mary of Enid, Okla., Monte Williams of Amarillo, and Todd Williams and wife Cynthia of Las Vegas; two stepdaughters, Tamara Doering of Gettysburg, Pa., and Amy Parrie and husband Walter of Amarillo; a stepson, Cody Turman of Amarillo; a brother, Daniel Brackeen and wife Cheryl of Grand Prairie; two sisters, Rosemary Maddox of Borger and Debbie Alanis and husband Andrew of Borger; and 15 grandchildren.

Celebration of life services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in First Baptist Church with James Dickson, Mr. Estes' nephew, officiating. Burial will be in Citizens Cemetery by Robertson Funeral Directors.

Bailey was born Feb. 12, 1922, in Brice, the youngest of five children to James Bailey and Margaret Leila Cross Estes.

Bailey graduated from Lakeview High School in 1941. He served in the U.S. Army from l944 to 1946, of which he served nine months in the European Theater of Operations during World War II.

Bailey then married Louvetta Cowan on May 8, 1952, in Clarendon and they had two children, Stephen Bailey and Melissa Estes Butts. They lived in Clarendon until 2007 when they moved to Lubbock but never considered any place home except Clarendon.

Bailey was a certified state bridge welder for Texas and was called to bridge construction all over the state. He owned and operated Estes Welding Shop, Estes Storage Units, various rental properties, and also constructed metal buildings.

He stayed active working in the community until he had a stroke at the age of 84. A wonderful father, husband, uncle, and friend, Bailey loved the Lord, his family and his friends. He was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Clarendon.

Fishing (especially deep sea fishing), hunting, drinking coffee with his buddies, singing and playing the guitar (or keyboard by "ear") were his favorite pastimes.

Bailey had a loving and generous heart of gold that quietly touched many who needed help whether it was a friend, family or a stranded or hungry stranger passing through town.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mary Prudhomme Estes; a brother, James Bailey Estes; three sisters, Gladys Baten, Ila Mae "Jimmie" Dickson and Juanita Dillon; two nephews; a niece; and numerous in-laws.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Louvetta; a son, Stephen Bailey of Clarendon; two daughters, Toza Nelson and husband Don of Lubbock and Melissa Butts and husband John of San Antonio; five grandchildren, Bryan Jones and wife Jamie, Lafonda Miller and husband Jeremy, Stephanie Estes, Eric Butts and Kyle Butts; a stepgrandson, Jerod Moore; six great-grandchildren, Bradley Jones, Tabatha Jones, Chase Jones, Cassius Miller, Angeline Chavez and Evan Bailey Estes; his stepgreat-grandchildren; and a host of extended relatives and friends.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in First Baptist Church in Stratford with Glenn White, longtime family friend, officiating. Burial will be in Stratford Cemetery by Morrison Funeral Directors.

C.W. was born Feb. 14, 1932, in Bennington, Okla., to Calvin and Opal McMillion. He married his best friend, Betty Jameson, on July 1, 1950, in Dumas.

In 1951, he worked for McDonalds Water Development Co. of Amarillo drilling some of the first water wells in the city of Amarillo. In 1960, he went into business with his father-in-law, Hubert Jameson, drilling water wells in the Oklahoma and Texas panhandles. He moved his family to Stratford in 1963.

In 1969, C.W. went to work with the Texas Department of Highways and Transportation, retiring after 25 years of service. He was dedicated to the safety of others. He worked 56 hours in a blizzard in 1983.

Upon retiring, he and Betty purchased a travel trailer and loved to spend vacations at Red River, N.M.

C.W. never seemed to meet a stranger. He always had something to say and a joke to tell. He crafted spinners out of pop cans and gave them to many campers along the way.

He loved woodworking and his grandchildren loved the rocking horses, doll beds and rocking chairs that he and Betty crafted. C.W. and Betty celebrated their 60th anniversary on July 1.

The family wishes to express their thanks and gratitude to all of the staff of Coldwater Manor of Stratford, Accolade Home Care of Dumas and Memorial Hospice of Dumas for their care and concern for C.W. during his illness.

He was preceded in death by his father, Calvin McMillion; his mother, Opal Pamplin; and his stepfather, Roscoe Pamplin.

Rosary will be said at 7 p.m. today in Morrison Memorial Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday in Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church with the Rev. Juan Carlos Barragan as celebrant. Burial will be in Dumas Cemetery by Morrison Funeral Directors.

Mrs. Tijerina was born Aug. 18, 1923, in Orange to Augustine and Eloisa Tijerina. She was a homemaker and had been a resident of Hereford all of her life before moving to Dumas in 2005.

Survivors include six daughters, Pauline Sambrano and Carol Pina, both of Amarillo, Francis Gonzales of Hereford, Mary T. Schneekloth of Houston, Janie Moreno of Dumas and Linda Nino of Dumas; four sons, Lupe Tijerina, Joe Tijerina and Ted Tijerina, all of Dumas, and Manuel Tijerina of Harlingen; 26 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; a sister; and three brothers.

Sign the online guest book at www.morrisonfuneraldirectors.com.

Amarillo Globe-News, Oct. 8, 2010

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Word Barker

DALHART - Word Barker, 76, died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today in First Christian Church with Barry Walker, minister, officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery by Horizon Funeral Home.

William Worden Barker was born Jan. 31, 1934, in Gallegos, N.M., to Marion and Ellen Brace Barker. Word grew up in New Mexico and moved to Dalhart in 1957.

He married Brenda Shaw on April 13, 1971, in Dalhart. He worked for the RR for more than 45 years. He was a member of the Rock Island Lodge No. 869, Khiva Shrine of Amarillo, and Scottish Rites of Lubbock.

Word was a longtime member of First Christian Church.

Survivors include his wife, Brenda; three sisters, Marion and husband Al Simon of Logan, N.M., and Juanita Porter and Coe and husband Loyd Beverly, all of Dalhart; a niece, Becky Simon of Logan; his mother-in-law, Claudia Bonner of Dalhart; and a brother-in-law, Bill and wife Suzan Bonner of Coppell.

The family suggests memorials be to First Christian Church, 602 Denver Ave., Dalhart, TX 79022.

Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Quanah First Baptist Church with the Rev. John Spangler, minister of Trinity Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Quanah Memorial Park by Smith Funeral Home.

Mary Alice was born Aug. 27, 1953, in Bryan to Luis M. and Maria Santos Molina Garza. She married Jesus Mike Perez Jr. II on Feb. 7, 1996, in Quanah.

Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Frances G. Edmondson and Rosita G. Mobley, both of Quanah; a son, Joe M. Gonzales Jr. of Quanah; a sister, Isabella G. Carlos of Dodge City, Kan.; a brother, Ramon Garza of Alton; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Amarillo Globe-News, Oct. 8, 2010

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Elsewhere

Sue Ransom Sanders Scott

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Sue Ransom Sanders Scott, 62, went to be with the Lord Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010. Memorial services were Sunday in Amarillo Christian Fellowship with the Rev. Ken Fowler officiating. A coinciding service was in Daytona Beach with the Rev. Troy Bohn officiating.

Sue was born in Colorado Springs, Colo., and lived in Amarillo for 50 years. She owned and operated a bridal boutique called the "Trolley Car" for 32 years.

Sue was a gifted worship leader and songwriter. She was well known for her charitable spirit to all but especially for her ministry to battered and abused women.

She was preceded in death by his parents, Jarrett Ransom and Adlyne Ransom.

Survivors include her husband, the Rev. Graham Scott; four brothers, Bruce Ransom, Ed Ransom, Bill Ransom and Tim Ransom; two children, Holly Hill and Christian Sanders; a son-in-law, the Rev. Alex Hill; and five grandchildren.

Amarillo Globe-News, Oct. 8, 2010

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Gene A. Crowder

GRANBURY - Gene A. Crowder, 73, died Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010.

Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Acton Baptist Church, 3500 Fall Creek Highway in Granbury. Arrangements are by Martin's Funeral Home of Granbury.

Gene was born Oct. 25, 1936, in Wichita Falls to Raymond and Jewel Crowder. He graduated from Blanchard High School in Blanchard, Okla., and received his bachelor's degree from Central State University. He received his master's degree from the University of Florida and his Ph.D. from Oklahoma State.

He moved to Canyon in 1964, where he met and married Marita Barnes, the love of his life. He was the head of the department of chemistry at West Texas State and at Louisiana Tech University. He also served as an adjunct professor of chemistry at the University of Texas in Arlington until 2004.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Jewel Crowder; and a brother, Melvin Crowder.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Tenth Avenue United Methodist Church in Amarillo with Tommy Ewing, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery by Brooks Funeral Directors of Canyon.

Drucilla Maxwell Geisler passed from this life at age 90 in Fort Worth. She was a lifelong resident of Amarillo until recent years.

Drucilla was born March 1, 1920, in McLean to Nugent and Annie Robinett Kunkel. She was employed as a secretary for Tenth Avenue United Methodist Church for many years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob "G.R." Maxwell; her husband, Al Geisler: two children, Sherri Maxwell and Terry Maxwell; and a son-in-law, the Rev. Jim Powell.